Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo cut off a journalist who wanted to ask about Argentine striker Lionel Messi's goal record in the World Cup.
Sport.Biz reports that Messi scored his 17th and 18th goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria, becoming the all-time top scorer in the tournament and surpassing German striker Miroslav Klose, who has 16 goals.
"- Yesterday, Lionel Messi scored two goals...
- Next, next, next question", - Ronaldo said at a press conference after the game.
Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in the second round of Group K of the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo scored two of the goals, his 9th and 10th goals in the World Cup.